See what Alexa can do
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I got some smart plugs so that I could turn on inside lights if we come home after dark with the app on my phone.
My 82 y.o. Dad lives with me & has a hard time walking & he's also losing his ability to see at all in the dark, because of Macular Degeneration. So the last thing I need is him tripping over something in the dark, trying to turn lights on!!
I have an Echo & Dot in my room, which I mostly use to stream music with my Amazon Music Unlimited.
I was controlling even his bedroom light & the hallway light with the app on my phone as well as my Echo.
So I bought two more Dots during prime day sale.
It's been a game changer!! My Dad struggled, even with the app on his phone to control the lights. Now that we have a Dot in his bedroom & an Echo & Dot in the living room, he's very easily learned how to ask Alexa to turn on the hallway light, his bedroom light when he's going to bed!! NO MORE STUMBLING AROUND IN THE DARK or trying to remember where he put his flashlight!!
Since the Echo Dots all sync together, once he gets to his bedroom, he tells Alexa to turn off the living room light & the hallway light when he gets to his bedroom!! This little device is a SAVING GRACE, not only for my Dad, but for me!! I don't have him calling me to "Show me again how to turn the lights on/off" with his phone app!!
It's like having someone else here that helps me take care of my Dad!!
I made a list of the commands for the lights, etc & hung one on his night stand & put the other beside his chair in the living room!!
He's also exploring, BY HIMSELF, different commands for Alexa. I've heard him ask her about the weather, baseball scores, etc. THIS LITTLE ITEM IS A TRUE GEM FOR SENIORS!! I love mine just as much & the quality of the sound thru the Echo is AMAZING for listening to music. I'm VERY PICKY about sound quality!! I have Bose speakers hooked up to my TV & have Bose ear buds as well. The quality of the sound from the Echo is just as good as Bose speakers!!
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2-Year Accident Protection for Echo (2017 release)
from SquareTrade, Inc.$17.99Service plan term: 2 year- Your Protection Plan will be delivered via e-mail within 24 hours
- Only compatible with Echo (2nd Generation, 2017 release) purchased within the last 30 days
- Your card will be charged immediately, plan starts when device is delivered
- Receive a replacement device 2 to 3 days after you make a valid claim
- Make up to 3 claims during the term of your warranty
- Cancel anytime, full refund in first 90 days
- Fully transferable with gifts
- No deductibles or shipping fees
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Echo Wall Clock - see timers at a glance - requires compatible Echo device
from Amazon.com- Echo Wall Clock helps you stay organized and on time.
- Easy-to-read analog clock shows the time of day.
- Digital 60 LED display shows one, or multiple, timers set through a paired Echo device.
- Syncs time to a paired Echo device, including automatic adjustments for daylight saving time.
- Requires a compatible Echo device, including Echo, Echo Dot, Echo Show, Echo Plus, Echo Spot, or Echo Input.
- Just say, “Alexa, set a 12-minute timer,” and see it count down at a glance on Echo Wall Clock.
- Simple to set up and use—just say, "Alexa, set up my Echo Wall Clock.”
- Smooth 10" diameter white bezel clock. Includes mounting hardware and 4 AA batteries.
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Amazon Smart Plug, works with Alexa – A Certified for Humans Device
from Amazon.com- Amazon Smart Plug works with Alexa to add voice control to any outlet.
- Certified for Humans - Struggle-free, tinker-free, stress-free. No patience needed—it's actually simple.
- Schedule lights, fans, and appliances to turn on and off automatically, or control them remotely when you’re away.
- Simple to set up and use—plug in, open the Alexa app, and start using your voice.
- Compact design keeps your second outlet free.
- No smart home hub required—set up routines and schedules through the Alexa app.
2-Year Accident Protection for Echo (2017 release)
from
SquareTrade, Inc.
$17.99
- Your Protection Plan will be delivered via e-mail within 24 hours
- Only compatible with Echo (2nd Generation, 2017 release) purchased within the last 30 days
- Your card will be charged immediately, plan starts when device is delivered
- Receive a replacement device 2 to 3 days after you make a valid claim
- Make up to 3 claims during the term of your warranty
- Cancel anytime, full refund in first 90 days
- Fully transferable with gifts
- No deductibles or shipping fees
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Smart Displays
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Smart Speakers
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Alexa on the go
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Fire Tablets
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Kids Edition Tablets
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Tablet bundles
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Streaming Devices
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With Fire TV Built-In
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Companion Devices
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Kindle E-Readers
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Kindle Bundles
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Doorbells
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Security Systems
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Cameras
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Outdoor Lighting
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Smart Bulbs
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Appliances
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WiFi Systems
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Echo & Alexa
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Fire Tablets
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Kindle
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Home Security
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